West Union

County:: Doddridge County
County Seat:: No
Area (mi²):: 0.36
State:: West Virginia

West Union is a town located in Doddridge County, West Virginia. West Union has a 2025 population of 630. West Union is currently declining at a rate of -0.63% annually and its population has decreased by -3.37% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 652 in 2020.

The average household income in West Union is $109,291 with a poverty rate of 13.62%.The median age in West Union is 45.1 years: 39.1 years for males, and 55.2 years for females.

Demographics

The racial composition of West Union includes 89.26% White, 7.45% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race	Population	Percentage (of total)
White	839	89.26%
Black or African American	70	7.45%
Two or more races	30	3.19%
Other race	1	0.11%

West Union Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

West Union's average per capita income is $45,833. Household income levels show a median of $69,911. The poverty rate stands at 13.62%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.

Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.

Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.

Name	Median	Mean
Married Families	$117,083	-
Families	$96,705	$125,185
Households	$69,911	$109,291
Non Families	$37,813	$57,793

$45,833

Average Income

$69,911

Median Household Income

13.62%

Poverty Rate